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Amsterdam is built on a semicircular network of 165 canals, earning its UNESCO-listed canal ring a place alongside Venice as one of Europe's most distinctive cityscapes. The compact city centre - just 4 km across - packs in Golden Age merchant houses, world-class museums (the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House), a thriving cafe culture, and one of Europe's most progressive and tolerant urban atmospheres. More bikes than people fill the streets, and every neighbourhood has its own character, from the bohemian Jordaan to the multicultural De Pijp.
Country
Netherlands
Region / District
North Holland (Noord-Holland)
Population
~920,000 (city); ~2.5 million (metro)
Elevation
-2 to 5 m (below sea level in parts)
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Currency
Euro (EUR) | Cards widely accepted, many places cashless
Languages
Dutch (English very widely spoken)
Nearest Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Airport to City Centre
NS train 15-20 min (EUR 5.40) or bus 397 (EUR 6.50, 30 min)
Typical Cost Level
High. Budget: EUR 80-120/day; Mid: EUR 150-250/day
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